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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.04, 16,440.96 and 3,562.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.04, 16,440.96 and 3,562.58 is: 5,344.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.04 : 16,440.96 = 3,562.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.04/16,440.96 = 3,562.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.04x = 16,440.96 × 3,562.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.04x = 58,572,235.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,572,235.28/10,960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.16

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